We use the InBody 970s body composition scanner, the most advanced bio-impedance device available to track: Total fat mass loss Lean body mass (muscle) preservation Visceral fat reduction Bone mineral density On average, patients on GLP-1 with proper nutrition and exercise lose 3-4 lbs of fat per month while maintaining lean mass
Some supplements, such as berberine, fiber, omega-3s, probiotics, and curcumin, may offer mild metabolic support, but they do not work like prescription GLP-1 drugs and should not be presented as substitutes (Reference)
This is true even though they are losing some muscle mass alongside body fat
These rigorous requirements increase research and manufacturing investments and delay commercialization of innovative products
And when it is used, it should be used alongside lifestyle factors
But avoiding those things wont do much to stop any shedding associated with GLP-1s, says Dr